Non-Equine Events

Come visit the Kentucky Horse Park Campground to enjoy the kick off of Summer. The junior-sized Olympic pool will open Friday May 26th at 10:00 a.m. During the five night stay, campers will be treated to an ice cream social, crafts for the kids, live music, a free lunch sponsored by Northside RV and much more!

The Festival of the Bluegrass is the oldest Bluegrass festival in the bluegrass region of Kentucky. This 4-day event provides numerous Bluegrass music performances as well as kids camps and activities for all ages. This year’s lineup features Lonesome River Band, Russel Moore & Illrd Tyme Out, Flat Lonesome, The Grascals, and more! The festival will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park Campground, and campsites are available for the event. For tickets and more information, visit www.festivalofthebluegrass.com or call (859) 253-0806.

Come to the Kentucky Horse Park to cool off during the balmy days of summer. Over the five night Fourth of July holiday, we will offer lots of family fun to help you keep you cool, including swimming, ice cream, movies, Nascar races, pony rides and much, much more!

During the dog days of summer, the Kentucky Horse Park Campground will offer families many activities to appreciate. The Kentucky Horse Park will be hosting the annual Bluegrass Classic Dog Show and many of the participants (two legged and four legged) stay at the campground. If you love animals, the Labor Day Campout is for you. We will be offering family friendly activities such as movie nights, free pony rides, free lunch sponsored by Northside RV , Nascar races and much more.

Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center (MMSC), a non-profit equine adoption organization hailed as the “Gold Standard of Thoroughbred Reschooling” located in the Kentucky Horse Park, will be hosting the Run for the Horses on Friday, October 6 at 6 p.m. Proceeds will benefit MMSC’s initiatives to find second careers and future homes for former racehorses.

The course will be set throughout the scenic Kentucky Horse Park beginning at the MMSC campus during the Thoroughbred Makeover, the Retired Racehorse Project’s annual showcase for off the track Thoroughbreds. The Run for the Horses 5K will be presented by RaceRise who will provide chip timing for each runner. Awards will be given for overall and specific age groups. In addition, a special prize will be awarded in a challenge to anyone who can “Catch Tik,” a remarkable horseman who won the 2015 Thoroughbred Makeover Freestyle and placed fourth in the hotly contested Rolex Kentucky 5K in April of 2016.

“Our hope is that all who care about horses will come out and participate by running or walking in the Run for the Horses,” said MMSC director Susanna Thomas.  “Thoroughbreds have run their legs off for us.  Indeed, in addition to providing enjoyment with the sport of racing, our local economy is dependent on them, and every one of us in Lexington owes our beautiful bucolic lifestyle totally to them.  Let us now show our appreciation for all of this by striding out for them on Friday!” Register online here: www.RunForTheHorses5K.org

Packet pickup will be Friday, October 6 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Maker's Mark Secretariat Center office.

• An Ultimate Series Champion Qualifier, this cheer event features all-star, school and dance teams from across the country.
• Doors open at 7 am
• 8 am -6:30 pm
• $8 admission fee

• This is a chip timed, RRCA Championship event with prize money and prizes. Age-graded timing will be used to name the top 10 m/f runners to the Kentucky All-State Runners team. Race includes a KY Fast 1K Kids Dash.
• Kentucky 5K – 3 p.m.

KY Fast 1K Kids Dash – 3:35 p.m.

• $25 5K/adults; $10 kids/1K

The date for the KAPOS State Elementary and Middle School Competitions have been set for Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.  Competition times are listed as Eastern Standard Time.   All elementary and middle school cheer teams are encouraged to participate in their regional competitions which must be completed by Friday, December 1.  Regional winners will advance to the state competition.  For more information visit kapos.org

AN RV SHOW FOR RV ENTHUSIASTS!

OVER 150 MAKES AND MODELS TO CHOOSE FROM!

Featuring the very latest makes and models of recreational vehicles from all the nation’s top manufacturers.  Special factory rebates, financing, and on the spot loan approval makes this show a cannot miss for the serious RV enthusiasts!

That’s not all……

The show will feature a huge parts and accessories exhibit, along with campgrounds, tow vehicles, and everything you may need for your next RV vacation.

​Seminars, features, and entertainment will set this show apart from all others in the state.

There is something for everyone at the LEXINGTON RV SHOW!

Ticket Prices: $8 Adults; Kids under 12 Free

For more information visit www.lexingtonrvshow.com

If you set a New Year's resolution to be more active, then this race is perfectly timed to keep you motivated through the winter months. You can also use this as a stepping stone race towards a half marathon or marathon that you may be training for in the spring. Don't let the winter weather keep you indoors. Come run the Frigid 4 Miler with us! 

The Frigid 4 Miler & 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk is Saturday, February 24, 2017 at 9am at the Kentucky Horse Park (Visitors Center Area) in North Lexington.

All participants registered before February 18 will be guaranteed a winter running cap.

Packet Pickup at the KYHP on race day from 7:30-8:45am.

Runners, walkers, and strollers all welcomed for both races!

Charity Partner
We are proud to be helping support Arbor Youth Services with a portion of the proceeds from the Frigid 4 Miler and 1.5 Mile fun run. Arbor Youth Services provides safe alternatives for at-risk children, youth and their families through services and referrals that promote positive growth and development.

Check them out and learn more about what they do by liking their Facebook page Arbor Youth Services, Inc. or go to their website http://arborky.org/.

International Nights at the Museum will allow guests to explore a different country’s horse culture, food, music, and more. The kickoff event will celebrate the country of India, with food by Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine, dance performances by Lakshmi Sriraman of Shree School of Dance, and a special viewing of Julie Wayne’s documentary “From Earth to Earth.”

$10 per person | $12 per person at the door
Kids 12 and under FREE

This OPEN NATIONAL COMPETITION is a battle between all of the Top Scoring teams, Grand Champions and Ultimate Champions from all of our events this season.   

It is also open to all other teams that want to join in the fun!!! We will have a GREAT COACH'S HOSPITALITY ROOM! 

All teams participating in this competition receive a trophy, regardless of score and number of teams in their division. Other awards that will be given are Grand Champion, Ultimate Champion, Specialty Awards, Spirit Award and Coach of the Year Award as well as the participant's favorite Top Gun Awards and TONS OF MEDALS, TROPHIES AND BANNERS.  We will also be giving out RINGS to the Ultimate Champion winners!! We look forward to your participation, and helping us increase the donations for the Greenhouse 17 Shelter !! 

Admission $8

Parking $5/per car load

All Star Cheer Teams:  

$45/competitor, $45/crossover

School Cheer Teams:  

$45/competitor for the 1st routine, 

$12/competitor for each additional routine 

(sideline & 2 1/2 min; sideline & fight song, etc.)

Dance Teams: 

$45/competitor for the 1st routine, $12/competitor for each additional routine (pom & hip hop, etc.)

Solo/Duet/Stunt groups:  $60/competitor

School Cheer will compete on mats.

Dance will compete on marley.

All Star Cheer will compete on spring floor.

We look forward to seeing you this year!!  

Race Day Schedule:

• 12:00 P.M. Registration
• 12:30 P.M. Kids' 1K Race
• 1:00 P.M. 5K Race Start
• 2:00 P.M. Awards!

Pricing

$10 per child (12 & under)

$35 per adult (until April 11, 2018)

As we prepare for our fifth annual run/walk, we are looking forward to making impactful partnerships with others who are passionate about supporting families and helping to create great childhoods for kids in our state. If you are interested in an event partnership with Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky, please contact Kendra Lopez at [email protected] or (859) 225-8879. We look forward to the 2018 Lexi Memorial Commit to Prevent® Run/Walk and hope ALL will join us at the family friendly run/walk.

Join us for the Head Up Heels Down 5K on Friday, April 27, 2018 at 6:30pm at the Kentucky Horse Park.  This is our 4th Annual 5K event held in conjunction with the Kentucky Three-Day Event.

The race will feature a chip timed/competitive 5K run and an untimed 1 Mile fun run/walk.  All 5K & 1 Mile participants will receive a commemorative Head Up Heels Down 5K T-shirt and kids (under 12) participating in the fun run/walk will receive a finishers medal.  Race night will include a DJ, Overall & Age Group Awards for the 5K, a raffle and a beautiful race course. Sign up by April 18th to ensure you get a commemorative shirt!  Shirt sizes are on a first come first serve basis.

We also have a VIRTUAL RUNNER/WALKER DONATION OPPORTUNITY for those who wish to support our cause but who can't join us for the race on April 27th at the Kentucky Horse Park.  Just sign up as a "Virtual Runner/Walker" and we'll mail you your race shirt.  Then if you want you can do your own 5K on your schedule in your hometown.  Cost is $30 which includes shipping of the shirt to you.

THURSDAY PACKET PICKUP/REGISTRATION   We will hold an advanced race packet pickup/registration on Thursday, April 26, 2018 from 4-7pm at J&H Outdoors Store (189 Moore Drive, Lexington, KY 40503).  Avoid the race day rush and come pickup your packet (or those for friends/family members) and shop in Lexington's Premiere Outdoors Store.

RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP/REGISTRATION will be on Friday, April 27th beginning at 2pm near our Start/Finish area.  Just look for the blue and orange RaceRise tent. Runners will be able to park in the Visitors Center Parking Lot at the Kentucky Horse Park and gain access into the park without Land Rover Three-Day Event credentials after 4:00pm.  You do not need to purchase a Land Rover Three-Day Event Friday Pass in order to participate.The 5K will begin at 6:30pm and the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk at 6:35pm.

AWARDS   For the 5K we will have Overall Top 3 M/F and Age Groups (Top 3 M/F) for the following  0-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.  There will be no awards for the untimed 1 mile fun run/walk event.

STROLLERS & DOGS  Runners/walkers with strollers, and dogs on a leash are welcomed to join in the fun.  We just ask that both groups start toward the back at the beginning of the race.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED    If you aren't running/walking, please consider volunteering for our race. Our primary race day volunteer shift runs from 4:30-8pm.  You can sign up as a volunteer right on this site.  Thank you in advance for your help!

A portion of proceeds from the Head Up Heels Down 5K will be donated to a charity to be named very soon.  Details to come.

Stride, presented by Commonwealth SC and Georgetown FC, offers an all-Bermuda field complex in the magnificent setting of the Kentucky Horse Park. Ample parking, beautiful scenery, and just off I-75 for easy access.

Enjoy a planned viewing of the Kentucky Derby on-site at the Rolex Stadium! There will be vendors on-site, camping options and free access to Kentucky Horse Park included with your parking fee. The tournament is open to both USYS and US Club Boys and Girls teams U9 through U19.

We will be exhibiting 1,000+ large and 50+ small vintage/antique trucks, 100+ vendors of all types, lots of food options, children’s area with pony rides.

Greg Evigan from the TV hit BJ & the Bear will be onsite along with the truck he drove in the show, signing autographs and photo opportunities.

$30-$35 for a 3/day pass or daily gate ticket price $15 with children 12 and under free.

Come to the Kentucky Horse Park to cool off during the balmy days of summer. Over the five night Fourth of July holiday, we will offer lots of family fun to help you keep you cool, including swimming, ice cream, movies, pony rides and much, much more! (Campers Only)

Join us for the  BreyerFest© 5K Run/Walk on July 15, 2018 at 8:00am at the Kentucky Horse Park Alltech Arena in Lexington, KY.

The race includes commemorative T-shirts, chip timing, overall and age group awards, post race snacks, cool Breyer door prizes, and new for this year, FINISHER MEDALS FOR THE 5K PARTICIPANTS!  

We'll also have an untimed 1 mile fun run/walk for those not interested in the full 5K (3.1 mile) distance. If you can't make the race but want to support the cause you can register as a Virtual Runner/Walker and we'll send you your commemorative race T-shirt and finisher medal.

Strollers and dogs on fixed length leashes are permitted.  We ask these participants to start toward the middle or back of the pack so we don't have congestion at the start of the race.

Register here: https://www.gotrcentralky.org/5K

The International Museum of the Horse and the Chronicle of African Americans in the Horse Industry invites you to a Shareback Session. This presentation is a follow-up to the History Harvests that were held at the Lyric Theatre and Cultural in April and May. We will share some of the discoveries, mementos, documents and stories that contributors brought. For more information about the history harvests, see this blog post. The event on Thursday is free and open to the public. Please spread the word, and we hope to see you there!

District 7 crews of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet gathered outside of the Alltech arena for the annual Equipment Roadeo, which competitively tests crew's expertise in operating and maneuvering road work equipment.

Run or walk a 5K or 10K around the grounds of the beautiful KHP and help us celebrate the legendary racehorse Man o' War!

Cost: $25 for the 5K, $35 for the 10K, and $15 for children participants ages 7-12. 

*Included in the race fee is chip timing and a commemorative Man o’ War-themed t-shirt, as well as a one-day pass to the Kentucky Horse Park. Awards will be offered to the top three male and female finishers, plus the top three finishers in various age groups of the 5K and 10K.

Register, view the course map and more at:

https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/ManOWar5K10KRunWalk

BRAND NEW COMIC CON COMING TO LEXINGTON!

Saturday, Sept 7th - 11am to 7pm 
Sunday, Sept. 8th - 11am to 6pm

Comic Xperience is a brand new two-day comic conference coming to Lexington, KY this September. On Saturday, September 7th and Sunday, September 8th comic book enthusiast will be able to gather at Alltech Arena located at the Kentucky Horse Park. 

Comic Xperience is the comic conference that focuses on the art, the story lines, the history, the creating and the enjoyment of comics! A place where beginners and serious collectors can come together to learn, share, buy, trade and collect one of a kind pieces from artists themselves. 

Seth Boyd, Founder and Creator, has been a comic book collector for over 20 years and has turned his hobby into a business. Starting with collecting, selling online and meeting industry leaders, then moving to open a brick and mortar comic store, The Vault Comics & Collectibles, and ultimately now hosting Comic Xperience. With Seth’s passion, knowledge and industry connections, this conference is sure to be a unique experience for all involved. 

There will be comic book creators, artists, writers and collectors from near and far to “talk shop”. 

To keep up with all the latest special guests and schedules, please make sure to visit www.ComicXperience.com 

To purchase tickets, click here.

You may follow Comic Xperience via: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ComicXperience 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comicxperience/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Comic_Xperience 

For more information or to set up an interview, please contact Jaimeson Gann at [email protected] with PRESS INQUIRY as subject. 

Looking for a great way to spend a day or the weekend of September 28th & 29th? If you are a gun collector or a hunting enthusiast, the gun show at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY is a great place to spend some time. RK Shows will have a variety of vendors displaying guns, hunting supplies, military surplus and outdoor gear. Vendors will also be available to teach you, answer your questions, and help you find exactly what you’re looking for.

Safety is first at all of RK Shows Events, so we will have security and check-in points for the safety of our attendees and vendors.

Hours
Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday: 9 AM – 4 PM

Tickets
Adults (Ages 13 & up): $10, VIP: $12.50 – no line, no wait
Children (Ages 6-12): $4, VIP: $6.50 – no line, no wait

VIP Tickets can be purchased online, see below.

Learn more...

https://rkshows.com/event/lexington-ky-gun-show-9282919/

Horsepower meets Horse Park at the 2nd Goodguys Kentucky Nationals at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, October 11-13. Don’t miss a jam-packed weekend of cool cars, cool people and good times as Goodguys returns to the Bluegrass state.

Come on out and see over 1,500 1987 & older hot rods, customs, muscle cars, trucks and classics on display. Plus, grab a spot in the stands all watch the country’s best AutoCross racers blast around the cones on the AutoCross Course! Explore Vendor Exhibits and see the latest products and trends, special parking areas on Saturday, shop the Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral, a tire-frying Burnout Competition, enjoy the FREE Kids Zone and so much more! And, late model American made, or powered muscle cars, customs and trucks are welcome on October 13th for our Spectre Performance All American Sunday!

For complete details and to register your vehicle or purchase tickets, visit www.good-guys.com/kn.

Event Hours:

• Friday, October 11 - 8:00am to 5:00pm
• Saturday, October 12 - 8:00am to 5:00pm
• Sunday, October 13 - 8:00am to 3:00pm​

The EQUUS Film Festival has been created to highlight and reward the diverse and creative efforts of those who artistically pay homage to the horse. EFF offers a platform to educate and enlighten the world to all issues related to horses. EQUUS Film Festival’s ultimate goal is to better the world for horses. For full event details visit, http://www.equusfilmfestival.net.

WHEN: DECEMBER 5, 6, 7 & 8, 2019 
Thursday: Opening VIP event 6 pm – 10 pm 
EQUUS Pop-Up Gallery & PANELS - Friday & Saturday & Sunday – 9 am – 5 pm 
FILMS - Friday 1 pm - 10 pm \ Saturday 10 am - 10 pm \ Sunday 10 am – 6pm 
Sunday WINNIE Awards Ceremony 7 pm – 9 pm 

TICKETS: https://filmfreeway.com/EQUUSFilmFestival/tickets 

WHERE: KENTUCKY HORSE PARK, Lexington KY

FILMS - WRIGLEY MEDIA GROUP Theaters 

POP-UP GALLERY – International Museum Of The Horse @ Kentucky Horse Park 

HOST HOTEL: GLO Lexington – Ask for EQUUS Film Festival Rate 

https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-lexington/glo-best-western-lexington/propertyCode.18114.html 

AIRPORTS: Bluegrass Regional Airport 4000 Terminal Dr, Lexington, KY 40510 
26 min (14.2 mi) via Newtown Pike 
Code: LEX - https://bluegrassairport.com/airlines.html 

Louisville International Airport 600 Terminal Dr, Louisville, KY 40209 
1 h 8 min (73.8 mi) via I-64 E 
Code: SDF - https://www.flylouisville.com/ 

HOW: Tickets available online, visit the website for more details: https://filmfreeway.com/EQUUSFilmFestival/tickets 

VIP Party & Film Screening on Thursday 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm at the Kentucky Horse Park 
VIP Herd Gathering on Friday 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at the Hockensmith Gallery 
VIP Herd Gathering on Saturday 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm at Wrigley Media Group Studios 
VIP Herd Gathering on Saturday 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at Horse & Barrrel Tours 

SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EquusFilmFestivalNYC 
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/EFFNYC/ 
Twitter - https://twitter.com/EQUUSFilmNYC 

EQUUS CONTACTS: 
Director & Film Contact: Lisa Diersen, [email protected]  1-630-272-3077 
Press Link: Diana De Rosa, [email protected]   1-516- 848-4867 
Author Contact: Carly Kade, [email protected]   1-201-927-2135 
Panel Contact: Candace Wade, [email protected]   1-615-465-6955 
PODCAST Coordinator: Julianne Neal, [email protected]   1-803-351-0223 

Learn more at https://btcanational.wixsite.com/2020

This is not your typical 5K! The CASA Superhero Run combines a 5K for all ages, a children’s 1K and a FESTIVAL! The 1K will start at 8:30 a.m. followed by the 5K at 9 a.m. Superhero figurines will line the 5K course and can be redeemed at the finish line for special prizes.

Whether or not you run, the festival is fun way to support CASA of Lexington’s mission to advocate for abused and neglected children. Activities include a superhero costume contests for kids, adults, teams, and pets; all complete with prizes. There will also be games, inflatables, crafts, face painting, free food and more!

Online registration to begin in early 2020! Early bird registration is $25 for the 5K and $20 for the 1K until August 5. After which, registration increases to $30 for the 5K and $25 for the 1K. Early registrations for the 1K will receive a custom CASA Superhero Run cape with registration. Registrants for the 1K received after August 5 will receive capes and medals while supplies last.

Bring your family and join our league of superheroes! Every child needs a hero, but abused and neglected children need superheroes.

Learn more and get registered at www.LexSuperheroRun.com

Contact: Jessica Byassee
[email protected]
859-246-4313

The Kentucky Book Festival ends its week of events with the Kentucky Book Fair featuring almost 200 authors with books for readers of all ages.  Will your favorite author be among them?

Learn more: https://www.kyhumanities.org/programs/kentucky-book-festival/2019-kentucky-book-festival-schedule-of-events

The 57th KHSAA State Wrestling Championships will be held at Alltech Arena Feb. 14-15. Visit www.khsaa.org for more information. Event parking $5.

Anderson County High School Graduation
Class of 2021

Alltech Arena, 7:00 pm

Graduations are not open to the public. Each school will be distributing tickets to students and family to follow state COVID guidelines. 

Woodford County High School Graduation
Class of 2021

Alltech Arena, 10:00 am

Graduations are not open to the public. Each school will be distributing tickets to students and family to follow state COVID guidelines. 

Franklin County High School Graduation
Class of 2020

Alltech Arena, 2:00 pm

Graduations are not open to the public. Each school will be distributing tickets to students and family to follow state COVID guidelines. 

Western Hills High School Graduation
Class of 2021

Alltech Arena, 6:00 pm

Graduations are not open to the public. Each school will be distributing tickets to students and family to follow state COVID guidelines. 

It's time to make your plans to visit Kentucky's destination for Smooth Jazz! Each year in August, Smooth Jazz fans from across the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond... make their way to Lexington for an experience like no other!

We hope you will join us in 2021 for three (3) days of Smooth Jazz, at three (3) distinctly different venues... beginning on Thursday, August 12th and wrapping up with the SUMMER BREEZE SATURDAY All Star Jazz Showcase at the Kentucky Horse Park, that will celebrate contemporary American Jazz, complemented by fine cuisine and Kentucky culture.

Tickets are on sale now! Visit http://aafinc.com to purchase your tickets! 

AUGUST 14, 2021 SUMMER BREEZE SATURDAY CONCERT AT THE KENTUCKY HORSE PARK CAMPGROUNDS
• The concert is outdoors; event is rain or shine unless the forecast of severe weather threatens the safety of presenting the event as scheduled.
• A rain jacket, hat and/or umbrella are highly recommended if there is a chance of rain.
• NO OUTSIDE BEVERAGES (alcoholic or otherwise) PERMITTED.
• NO PICNIC BASKETS PERMITTED and other carrying containers are subject to search, if brought on Kentucky Horse Park grounds without advanced permission.
• Personal coolers filled with ice (that don't exceed 14-quarts) will be permitted to keep beverages purchased at the event cold.
• Food and beverages (of all types) are available for purchase at the show.
• All patrons must have a ticket for entry at the Campground Primitive sign just past the Campground Road entrance. If tickets are purchased for a group, please distribute these tickets prior to your arrival.
• Will Call tickets are available at the Campground Primitive sign entrance only. Proper photo identification is needed to obtain your tickets.
• All VIP tickets are reserved at a table that accommodates ten (10) guests. VIP tickets reserved parking along with a pre-show catered dinner, in addition to the concert.
• All ADA Wheelchair, Patron Lawn Chair tickets are for the concert only.
• CONCERT TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE and valid only for the concert for which they were purchased.
• Pets are not allowed, with the exception of Seeing Eye dogs or other service animals.
• No recording or transmission of any description, account, picture, or reproduction of event permitted.
• You consent to our use of your image, likeness, actions and statements in connection with any live or recorded audio or photograph or other transmission or publication of event. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! We look forward to serving you and/or your guests and making your experience memorable!

Learn more at...
http://aafinc.com

The Lexington Kennel Club will be hosting Tracking Tests at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Please contact Sue Buxton, Tracking Test Secretary at [email protected] for complete information.

Learn more...
https://lexingtonkennelclub.com/tracking/

The Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation is a non-profit advocate for historic preservation that strives to protect, revitalize, and promote the special historic places in our community to enhance the quality of life for future generations. The Trust is guided by three tenets – education, service, and advocacy. Founded in 1955, we are the 14th oldest preservation group in the United States

Looking for a great way to spend a day or the weekend of June 18th & 19th? If you are a gun collector or a hunting enthusiast, the gun show at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY is a great place to spend some time. RK Shows will have a variety of vendors displaying guns, hunting supplies, military surplus and outdoor gear available to teach you, answer your questions, and find exactly what you’re looking for.

Safety is first at all of RK Shows Events, so we will have security and check-in points for the safety of our attendees and vendors.

Spend a lovely fall afternoon at the Kentucky Horse Park for the inaugural Team Kentucky Walk for KECC! Registration starts at 12:30 and the fun walk happens at 1 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, Oct. 30.

Walk a 5K and collect much-needed dollars for more than 1,000 Kentucky charities who work hard to help our neighbors in need. 

To participate, CLICK "SIGN UP" at https://kecc.rallyup.com/2022walk, and ask friends and family to sponsor your walk with donations to the KECC Charities!

This public event is sponsored by the Public Protection and Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinets, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, and the Kentucky Horse Park.

Other details:

• A rain date will not be scheduled.
• No bikes, scooters, motorized recreational transport, or skateboards. Strollers, accessibility transport and wheelchairs are welcome.
• Pre-registration is recommended, but not required. You can register and pay at the door.

Find out how your dollars help KECC charities succeed at KECC.org.

The 12th Annual Kentucky Invitational rolls into Alltech Arena on January 4th-6th. TNT Truck & Tractor Pull is the exclusive host of the Annual Kentucky Invitational Event held each year in January at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY.  Parking is $5 per day or $15 for the weekend.

Learn more at tnttruckandtractorpull.com.

 Looking for a great way to spend a day or the weekend of January 21-22? If you are a gun collector or a hunting enthusiast, the gun show at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY is a great place to spend some time. RK Shows will have a variety of vendors displaying guns, hunting supplies, military surplus and outdoor gear available to teach you, answer your questions, and find exactly what you’re looking for.

Safety is first at all of RK Shows Events, so we will have security and check-in points for the safety of our attendees and vendors.

More info visit https://rkshows.com/event/lexington-ky-gun-show/

THE MONSTERS ARE COMING.... America’s Wildest Monster Truck Show is coming to Lexington, Kentucky! Enjoy All the Fun & High Energy Excitement!!

"Day of Destruction"- Feel & Hear the THUNDER!!

Check out their website: https://www.monstertrucks.fun/ 

Sat Feb 18, 2023 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST

For more information visit:

http://lexingtonkennelclub.com

https://www.facebook.com/LexingtonKennelClubky/

Come check out a rodeo and a concert in the Alltech Arena on Sunday February 26th!

Doors open at 5pm and the rodeo will begin at 6pm. The concert will begin shortly after the rodeo ends. 

Looking for a great way to spend a day or the weekend of March 4-5, 2023? If you are a gun collector or a hunting enthusiast, the gun show at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY is a great place to spend some time. Kenny Woods Gun Show will have a variety of vendors displaying guns, hunting supplies, military surplus and outdoor gear available to teach you, answer your questions, and find exactly what you’re looking for.

Safety is first at all of Kenny Woods Gun Show Events, so we will have security and check-in points for the safety of our attendees and vendors.

Hours:
Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 4 PM

Tickets:
Adults (Ages 13 & up): $12, VIP: $14.50 – no line, no wait
Children (Ages 6-12): $4, VIP: $6.50 – no line, no wait

Learn more: https://rkshows.com/event/lexington-ky-gun-show-4/

Vintage Market Days of Lexington is a vintage-inspired, 3 day multi-vendor market that brings you antique, vintage, upcycled, repurposed & primitive finds, art, jewelry, clothing, food trucks, live music & more!

Event Dates/Times

Friday March 24th-Sunday March 26th 10am-4pm

Pre-purchase tickets at the link below for a discount or purchase at the door with cash/credit. Children 12 & under are free. Free re-entry all weekend! Our pre-purchased ticket holders receive early shopping access each day starting at 9.30am.

https://events.humanitix.com/happinessislexington/tickets?fbclid=IwAR06KyNuoPbouPhFx-9_1Yj8uM1DSmMp9K_Yruii7ipl5PSuE64ndQkb2-s

The race will start at 7:30am from the Kentucky Horse Park Campground Area.  A short section (beginning and end of the race) will be on the Legacy Trail with 98% being in scenic Central Kentucky country roads passing by 50+ Central Kentucky horse farms.

This race will be staged in Lexington, Kentucky, commonly referred to as the Horse Capital of the World.  Our Marathon/Half Marathon will begin together at 7:30am and will have a 6 hour maximum duration (per our city permit).  This means that those competing in the marathon must keep a 14 minute 30 second pace or better to complete the race in time. 

For more information please visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/HorseCapitalMarathonHalfMarathon  

Every Great Strides participant is driven by a dream that all people with cystic fibrosis should have the chance to live a long, healthy life. By joining us at Great Strides, you can help make a difference for people living with CF. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs.

Your participation in Great Strides matters a lot! We don’t just want to treat CF, we want to end CF.

The time is now. Together, we can cross the finish line.

The 2023 Greater Bluegrass March for Babies, sponsored by UK HealthCare, is scheduled for May 21^st at the Kentucky Horse Park.  March for Babies is the March of Dimes’ Signature event, and all proceeds benefit March of Dimes’ mission to improve the health of moms and babies by preventing maternal mortality and premature birth.  

The maternal mortality rate has increased 89% in the U.S. since 2018.  The U.S. is one of the most dangerous developed nations in which to give birth, and statistics are even worse for moms of color.  Premature birth and infant death are rising, with Kentucky scoring an F on March of Dimes’ most recent Report Card. 

We welcome you to join us at the Kentucky Horse Park on May 21^st for an unforgettable experience and opportunity to celebrate and honor moms and babies.  If you’re interested in joining this event, visit www.marchforbabies.org/event/greaterbluegrass to sign up. 

The walk is free to attend, but donations are appreciated! 

The sounds of bluegrass music returns to the Kentucky Horse Park. Join us June 8-10, 2023, for Spirit in the Bluegrass Music Festival.  

Learn more at https://www.breyerhorses.com!

The Walk to Defeat ALS is the #1 way to support and fundraise for people living with ALS. Fundraising through the Walk drives bold and urgent innovation as we march together toward treatment and a cure for ALS.

The Walk will happen rain or shine. Participants must check in at the registration table, beginning at 9am. Arrive early to ensure you have enough time to check in and enjoy the pre-Walk festivities. The Walk will kickoff at 10:30am.

For more information or to register for the Lexington Walk to Defeat ALS visit

https://bit.ly/LexingtonWalk

Parking fee for the Kentucky Horse Park – Parking is $6 per day or $18 for the weekend. 

Admission to Alltech Arena – Bluegrass Classic Dog Shows will charge $10. per day for admission to all dog events. You may purchase a $40. multi day pass for all 5 days on Wednesday at Alltech Arena from 5pm to 8pm, and as you enter the show grounds at Alltech Arena on Thursday. If you have correct change your waiting time will be reduced. Please display your Bluegrass Classic Pass in your vehicle at all times.

Learn more at https://bgclassic.org.

Looking for a great way to spend a day or the weekend? If you are a gun collector or a hunting enthusiast, the gun show at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY is a great place to spend some time. RK Shows will have a variety of vendors displaying guns, hunting supplies, military surplus and outdoor gear available to teach you, answer your questions, and find exactly what you’re looking for.

Safety is first at all of RK Shows Events, so we will have security and check-in points for the safety of our attendees and vendors.

Learn more: https://rkshows.com/event/lexington-ky-gun-show/

[email protected]
563-927-8176

Water Lantern Festival is a floating lantern event that is all about connections. As the sun begins to set on the evening sky, the Water Lantern Festival begins to shine with the launch of the lanterns onto the water as we Light The Water together. Watch your unique lantern drift out into the water as it joins other lanterns carrying hope, love, happiness, healing, peace, and connection. It's a night that you'll never forget.

Voted #1 Best Cultural Festival by USA TODAY two years in a row!

Lexington Water Lantern Festival | Tickets on Sale

After an exciting 2022 show in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, THE RENFRO SHOW is happy to get back to its Kentucky roots at the Alltech Arena within the beautiful Kentucky Horse Park.

Renfro Supply Company is a distribution firm based in Williamsburg, Kentucky. Since 1922, Renfro has proudly served retailers across a wide variety of industries, including:

o Convenient Stores

o Alternative Outlets

o Pharmacies

o Campgrounds

o Businesses

o Marinas

o Schools

o Churches

We welcome any retailer with a valid sales tax ID to attend our show to connect with many representatives from brand leaders in the industry – all under one roof. Registration begins June 1 at www.renfrosupply.com. We look forward to seeing you in September!

For more information: Please email the Director of Shows, Olivia Myers at [email protected] or phone at 606-549-1334 EXT 224

Vintage Market Days® is an upscale vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings and a little more. Vintage Market Days® events are so much more than a flea market. Each Vintage Market Days® event is a unique opportunity for vendors to display their talents and passions in creative venues.

The Burn is a three-day, fully-supported bicycle tour of the bourbon distilleries and Thoroughbred horse farms of Kentucky. Explore quiet country roads and quaint communities en route to world-famous bourbon distilleries nestled amongst the rolling bluegrass hills. Join our friends from all 50 states (plus Canada & Europe) as we cheers to another round of riding bikes and drinking bourbon in our great home state of Kentucky.

Learn more at...
https://www.bourboncountryburn.com

“Over the last 17 years I have participated in many rides and without exception, this is the very best. Beauty, fun, great campsite, bourbon, amazing routes and roads surfaces & low traffic are a just a few of the things that make this a fantastic ride.” — Candace, 2018 participant

The first annual SHOWdown Lex is coming to Rolex Stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY on October 13, 2023!

Join us to watch Darius Rucker, Ashley McBryde, Ashley Cooke, and Halfway To Hazard put on an epic Friday night show before the UK/Mizzou game on Saturday. And the best part? $2 from every ticket sold will be donated to UK Kentucky Children's Hospital!

Tickets will go on sale Friday, December 2, but you can access the exclusive pre-sale at SHOWdownLex.com beginning Thursday, December 1 at 10am ET with the code BBN.

KHSAA Cross Country State Championships will return to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington starting in 2023-24. For more information on the Kentucky High School Athletic Association Cross Country Meet please go to www.khsaa.org. 

Photo courtesy of KHSAA.

Most people don't know that colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the United States or that it's highly preventable — and that’s why we’re turning up the volume on this disease.

It’s time to stop the silence, reject the stigma, and cancel the killer. It’s time to #WalkLoud!

Join the Walk to End Colon Cancer! 

The Lexington Kennel Club works to promote and protect the interests of AKC Registered Dogs and encourages sportsmanlike competition at all events.

Learn more... 
https://lexingtonkennelclub.com/tracking/

Lace up, head out and help us turn on the lights! The Kentucky Horse Park Foundation invites you to help us set the Holiday Season in motion as you join us for the 2023 Southern Lights Stroll on Saturday, November 18th! The 5K competitive chipped race will start at 6:00pm, and the stroll (untimed walk) starting at 6:15.

The Kentucky Horse Park Foundation is delighted to host the 21^st annual Southern Lights Stroll and 5K on Saturday, November 18, 2023.  Be one of the first to experience this year’s stunning displays as you race or stroll through the Kentucky Horse Park.  The 5K race will start at 6:00 p.m., and the Stroll will begin at 6:15 p.m.

Pre-registration is encouraged for both the 5K and the Stroll.  Shirts are included for the first 2,000 adults registered.  Children 12 & under are free. Youth ages 7-12 may register as an adult to receive a shirt.

A coat drive will be held in conjunction with this event to help those affected by the flooding in Eastern Kentucky.

Sign up here! Runsignup.com/sls5k

Shirts are limited to the first 2000 adults registered.

Children 12 and under are free. Youth ages 7 - 12 can receive a shirt if registered as an adult. 

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season as we present our traditional Alltech Celebration of Song featuring the UK Opera Theatre and winners of the Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition. Parking is free. Donations will be accepted for Eastern Kentucky flood relief through the Pearse Lyons ACE Foundation.

Close out the evening with a drive through the sparkling Southern Lights display at the Kentucky Horse Park campground, a holiday tradition in the Bluegrass.

Alltech Celebration of Song

Dec. 10, 2023,  4:00 to 5:30 p.m.

(Doors open at 3:00 p.m.)

Alltech Arena, Kentucky Horse Park

Get ready Kentucky! Tristate MX is coming to Alltech Arena January 12-13th! Tickets are sold at the door.  

AMA Arenacross Championship Series comes to Lexington, KY!

More details available soon..

Get ready Kentucky! Tristate MX is coming to Alltech Arena January 20 & 21st! Tickets are sold at the door.